Pine Creek unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against Valor Christian on Friday, falling 36-14. Pine Creek was not able to make up for their loss to Valor Christian from their previous meeting back in August of 2024.
Although Pine Creek took the loss, they still got scores from Brady Walden and Malakai Harkley.
While Pine Creek came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Valor Christian: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 40%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Beck Congleton and Harkley, who each logged one passes deflected. Pine Creek hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.27 or higher in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Cash Spence was the offensive standout of the game as he picked up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Looking ahead, Pine Creek will square off against Cherokee Trail at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Valor Christian, they will face off against Regis Jesuit at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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